PROUDLY PRESENTS

COYOTE TALES

“It was 2 am on my 21st birthday. I was careening down I Street as a passenger in a shopping cart. Not a care in the world….”

EVERYONE HAS A STORY

The tradition of oral storytelling has existed long before written works. Something deep and significant is conveyed through the relating of a well-crafted, well-told first person story. Many times these stories have served as a way to preserve history and explore and impact our emotions as individuals and communities. Storytelling is a powerful means of entertainment, education and cultural preservation. Coyote Tales hopes to perpetuate the art of storytelling while entertaining the listener with a unique and intimate experience.

Coyote Tales are live, open-mic style storytelling events with amateur and experienced storytellers. Each event has a theme, on which stories are to be based. Potential storytellers may address that theme in any way they choose. Prior to the event, storytellers craft their true, on-theme story, practice the telling (5 minutes or less), work on eliminating excess detail to nail the perfect ending. When the doors open, potential storytellers put their name in the hat in hopes of being chosen to share their story. If chosen, the storyteller takes the stage to delight the audience. At the end of the evening, the audience votes for their favorite story. Stories must be true, told live, within the given time frame (5 minutes). They must be told without notes, props, or accompaniment.

Coyote Tales is our take on “The Moth” live storytelling events. The original Moth events were inspired by porch storytelling parties attended by author, George Dawes Green. The concept has spawned worldwide live oral storytelling performances, a PRX radio program and a book. This is our take on these ideas. For more information on The Moth, please check out their website @ https://www.themoth.org

EVENT INFORMATION

All events held at Center for the Arts at Kayenta

Start time is 7:30 pm sharp.

Out of respect for our storytellers, late comers will not be admitted until intermission. If you are interested in getting on stage, please contact us in advance or arrive by 7:00 to get your name in the hat. If you are trying to get on stage the evening of the event, please find Victoria when you arrive to get set up.

Ticket price is $20.00

Tickets are available through the KAF website, and at the door the evening of the event. We encourage you to purchase your tickets early. Previous events have sold out. If you have a story to tell and would like to get on stage, please contact Victoria in advance. We will make certain you have access to purchase a ticket. Please do not let the cost of tickets prevent you from attending. Volunteer opportunities are available in exchange for admission.

Please note that adult themes may be discussed.

Some listeners may find a story’s subject matter difficult.

FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2019

THE THEME FOR THE EVENING’S STORIES IS: FRENEMIES

Prepare a 5 minute story about a relationship that confounds you. Are you “friends” with someone you fundamentally dislike? Perhaps you have a friend who can always be counted on…to bring you down. Do you have a person in your life that always roots for you to do well, but just not better than them? Maybe it’s an object that you have a love-hate relationship with? Oh, do tell.

SUNDAY, APRIL 28, 2019

THE THEME FOR THE EVENING’S STORIES IS: DAREDEVIL

Prepare a 5 minute story about adventure. Have you done something that was most likely a bad idea but seemed exciting, so you did it anyway? For some, it’s a new shirt or a different route to work. For others, it’s a nail-biting, hair-raising experience that makes life worth living. Relive your thrill-seeking experience on the Coyote Tales stage.